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Set in the glittering world of Regency England, the story follows the Earl of Poynton, a celebrated race-horse enthusiast whose reputation is matched only by his romantic escapades. When Cledra Melford approaches him with a desperate plea to save her beloved Thoroughbred, Star, from her abusive uncle, the Earl's cavalier life is challenged. Through the course of the tale, romance blossoms, social preconceptions are tested, and the true meaning of love is explored amid the backdrop of horse racing and genteel society.
First publish date: 1982
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Barbara Cartland
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